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introduction: dengue is a public health problem in brazil and worldwide. objective: to determine dengue seropositivity of patients from sus specialty laboratory by correlating the results with socio-demographic data. methods: one hundred and eighty-four questionnaires on socio-demographic assessment and dengue transmission awareness were filled out. enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (elisa) method was performed for the detection of igm and igg antibodies against dengue virus. results: fifteen percent of patients had igg against dengue virus without the presence of igm. conclusion: all patients showed disease and prevention awareness regardless of their socio-economic background. the asymptomatic infection must be evaluated mainly in cases of disease with fever.
